Jade and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.90-3.38
Not Available
Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), Difficult, Splintery
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
1 or 2,2 prismatic.
None
Chemical Composition
Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Jade and Simpsonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Jade and Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Jade- Nephrite: Ca2(Mg,Fe)5Si8O22(OH)2 Jadeite: NaAlSi2O6
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Jade and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jade and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jade and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jade is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.